Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

4.8

440 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 71 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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Welcome to Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in River North. The little sister of Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Lincoln Park, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! stays true to its Spanish roots serving a wide variety of iconic small plates like Patatas Bravas, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, and our signature Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer. Of course, no celebration would be complete without our classic Sangria. ¡Salud!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 15:30–21:00 Fri 15:30–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:30–17:30
Phone number
(312) 985-6909
Website
http://www.lilbabareeba.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers catering for parties of all sizes. Speak with a team member today to get started curating the perfect event, and Let our team of professionals bring the tapas party to you!
Private party facilities
Nestled in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is designed for gathering and grazing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With scalable seating options from small parties to a full restaurant buyout, it’s the perfect location for weddings, showers and more. Head to our website to learn more!
Private party contact
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! Parties Team: (312) 985-6909

Location
441 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4540
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
N Clark St. & W Hubbard St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple Line), Grand (Red Line), Clark & Grand (Bus - 22)
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Fried Shishito PeppersUS$7.95
black coarse salt
Patatas BravasUS$9.94
spicy potatoes with tomato aioli
Catalan-Style "Crystal" BreadUS$11.95
tomato purée, garlic & manchego
Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato SauceUS$10.95
house garlic bread
Roasted Hen of the Woods MushroomUS$13.95
manchego cream & chive oil
House-Marinated Spanish OlivesUS$6.95
rosemary, citrus
Tortilla Española (Made-to-Order)US$10.95
warm potato & onion omelette
Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$10.95
manchego, candied marcona almonds

Seafood

"Matrimonio" PintxosUS$10.95
traditional basque pintxo "marrying" white boquerón & cantabrian anchovies, crystal bread, tomato crudo, chives
Garlic ShrimpUS$11.95
olive oil, red pepper flakes
Pulpo a la PlanchaUS$23.95
spanish octopus, olive oil-whipped potatoes, piparras, pimentón & espelette pepper
Seared Sea ScallopsUS$21.95
kabocha squash purée, roasted apples, orange gastrique
"La Brújula" Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca ConservaUS$22.95
the world-renowned tinned fish of spain; marinated in olive oil, served with crystal bread & spanish fixings

Chicken & Pork

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota "Pata Negra"US$33.95
the world-renowned ham from 100% ibérico breed pigs that free-graze on acorns in spain; served with manchego cheese
Chorizo-Wrapped Date PintxosUS$10.95
filled with manchego cheese
Deviled Egg PintxosUS$7.95
crispy jamón serrano & chives
Roasted Dates Wrapped in BaconUS$12.95
apple cider vinaigrette
Ibérico Ham CroquetasUS$11.95
sherry aioli
Chicken & Chorizo SkewerUS$13.95
roasted piquillo peppers, chimichurri
Pressed "Bikini" SandwichesUS$19.95
ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey
Grilled Ibérico Pork "Presa"*US$23.95
presa cut of the famous ibérian pig, fabas asturianas, pickled shallots

Beef & Lamb

Handmade Beef EmpanadaUS$9.94
chimichurri
Spanish MeatballsUS$9.94
beef & pork, sherry tomato sauce
Hanger Steak*US$19.95
sherry-glazed mushrooms, mojo verde
Lamb Brocheta*US$19.95
skewered lamb, confit marble potatoes, chopped persillade
Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*US$36.95
A house specialty! Large format skewer to be shared; olive oil-whipped potatoes, shishito peppers, horseradish mojo

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

What 440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! charms with its vibrant "atmosphere" and "fantastic" Spanish tapas. The "service is amazing," with standout mentions for attentive staff, including bartenders Slam and Sophia. Diners enjoy "delicious" sangrias and "great quality" dishes like croquetas and tapas, making it a "must try" for Chicago visitors.

441 Reviews

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Dana VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch especially during St paddy’s Day! ! I highly recommend!
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Gianella
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
such a good place for happy hour - they have an amazing deal! service was extremely nice, so its especially comforting coming here after a long work day / work week to just decompress and have a good time!
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Mike
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best tapas restaurant I have ever been to…. Amazing food, great vibes…. The best!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delish! Good ambience. Great happy hour sangria deal.
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Vicki VIP
Chicago56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
You won’t be able to talk too much here because it is really noisy. But you won’t need to. The food is good, not as ‘authentic’ as it used to be, but the vibe is perfect for a tapas bar. Service is good. Space is a little cramped, so if you require accommodation for one reason or another, call ahead to plan your evening. Don’t get so full that you don’t save room to share the Basque cheesecake.
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Leslie VIP
Chicago43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again, perfect night with my favorite people!!! we are always greeted by the very best hostesses in Chicago !!!! Thank you Salvo for always giving us the best seats in the house, the bar! Slam & Ryan make the most perfect drinks paired with some outstanding food! I have never had a single thing at the Lil baba reeba that I didn’t absolutely love! Thank you, James for seriously having the best crew we absolutely love you guys !!!!
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Mary Ellen VIP
Chicago98 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Cannot go wrong with this place for tapas! Always good, if you’re a regular you know- but so fun bringing newbies for the experience Definitely enjoyed the seasonal sangria
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Kelsey
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite spots to come with friends. tapas and wine - always incredible. The service is always fantastic and I’ve always left knowing it was a high quality meal. Always a recommendation I make to locals and out of towners.
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Teresa
Chicago2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was marginal and lacked traditional flavors Service and ambiance were excellent
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cynthia
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the whole experience! The natural sourcing of the food is a great touch. All the food was spectacular!
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FAQs

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 985-6909.

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! is rated 4.8 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

441 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4540

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
N Clark St. & W Hubbard St.
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 15:30–21:00 Fri 15:30–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:30–17:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple Line), Grand (Red Line), Clark & Grand (Bus - 22)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lilbabareeba.com/
Phone number
(312) 985-6909
Catering
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers catering for parties of all sizes. Speak with a team member today to get started curating the perfect event, and Let our team of professionals bring the tapas party to you!
Private party facilities
Nestled in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is designed for gathering and grazing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With scalable seating options from small parties to a full restaurant buyout, it’s the perfect location for weddings, showers and more. Head to our website to learn more!
Private party contact
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! Parties Team: (312) 985-6909

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Main Dining Room

Front Nook

Heated Veranda

Custom inquiry

Tapas

Vegetables & Cheese

Fried Shishito PeppersUS$7.95

Patatas BravasUS$9.94

Catalan-Style "Crystal" BreadUS$11.95

Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato SauceUS$10.95

Roasted Hen of the Woods MushroomUS$13.95

House-Marinated Spanish OlivesUS$6.95

Tortilla Española (Made-to-Order)US$10.95

Shaved Brussels Sprouts SaladUS$10.95

Seafood

"Matrimonio" PintxosUS$10.95

Garlic ShrimpUS$11.95

Pulpo a la PlanchaUS$23.95

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$21.95

"La Brújula" Yellowfin Tuna Ventresca ConservaUS$22.95

Chicken & Pork

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota "Pata Negra"US$33.95

Chorizo-Wrapped Date PintxosUS$10.95

Deviled Egg PintxosUS$7.95

Roasted Dates Wrapped in BaconUS$12.95

Ibérico Ham CroquetasUS$11.95

Chicken & Chorizo SkewerUS$13.95

Pressed "Bikini" SandwichesUS$19.95

Grilled Ibérico Pork "Presa"*US$23.95

Beef & Lamb

Handmade Beef EmpanadaUS$9.94

Spanish MeatballsUS$9.94

Hanger Steak*US$19.95

Lamb Brocheta*US$19.95

Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer*US$36.95

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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